FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

CAMP COMFORT ROAD

Carrying CAMP COMFORT ROAD over HIGGINS GULCH

0.5N SPEARFISH, Lawrence, South Dakota

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
25 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: CAMP COMFORT ROAD

The CAMP COMFORT ROAD bridge in Lawrence, South Dakota carries CAMP COMFORT ROAD over HIGGINS GULCH. It was built in 2003, making it 23 years old today. The structure is built primarily of aluminum/iron and spans 1 section, stretching 7.3 meters (24 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 500 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of South Dakota bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 8/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 24.5 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How CAMP COMFORT ROAD compares

▼ 8.0
Load rating vs South Dakota average (32.5 t)
Bottom 30%
Lower load rating than 70% of South Dakota bridges
136
Bridges in Lawrence · 16 in Poor condition
CAMP COMFORT ROAD 24.5 t
South Dakota average 32.5 t

Live comparison across South Dakota.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
92.6 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
47.8
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
14.9
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
8/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
24.5 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
2003
Material
Aluminum/Iron
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
7.3 m (24 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
500 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000041083043

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether CAMP COMFORT ROAD is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare CAMP COMFORT ROAD against other structures in Lawrence and across South Dakota. South Dakota bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for CAMP COMFORT ROAD?

CAMP COMFORT ROAD in Lawrence, South Dakota on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is CAMP COMFORT ROAD inspected?

CAMP COMFORT ROAD's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 500 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. CAMP COMFORT ROAD is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for CAMP COMFORT ROAD?

CAMP COMFORT ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 24.5 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining CAMP COMFORT ROAD?

CAMP COMFORT ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is CAMP COMFORT ROAD and does age affect safety?

CAMP COMFORT ROAD was built in 2003, making it 23 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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